Specialized EPIC MARATHON CARBON 2008 VS Giant TRANCE X2 2008 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Carbon and Orange |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Magura Marta Magura Marta Levers Magura Marta |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss XR 4.2D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0/1.7/1.8 Butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear Triangle FACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise Carbon Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M-770 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Flow Control |
Saddle seat | Ti Rails Specialized Phenom |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Setback |
Giant Trance X2
General InfosModel | Trance X2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and Anodized |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc Trail |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Trance X2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX Top Normal |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F120R |
Other Specs of Giant Trance X2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Travel Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Devo Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Marathon Carbon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Marathon Carbon Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Trance X2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Trance X2 Mountain bike here